Director of Internal Communications

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The Role

The Director of Internal Communications is a collaborative leader with a track record of delivering high-quality internal communications in a professional environment. As a key member of the Communications leadership team this individual will work with senior executives to use communications to advance firm priorities strengthen engagement and help bring the firms vision to life.

The Director leads the Internal Communications team and is responsible for developing and executing a cohesive internal communications strategy using technology to maximize the teams quality of work product and speed and holding the team accountable for delivering consistently excellent written product.

Location

This position can sit in any of our US offices.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Strategic & Executive Communications

• Design implement and manage internal communications aligned with business objectives and the firms culture of excellence.
• Establish lead and evolve a sophisticated internal communications team that fosters engagement and connection to the firms vision.
• Develop narratives messaging frameworks and campaigns that support firm priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to partners and administrative leaders on strategic communications planning executive messaging and engagement strategies.
• Align messaging and voice across internal and external communications in coordination with Public Relations Marketing and related teams.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide oversight guidance and mentorship to the Internal Communications team advancing professional development editorial excellence process improvements and innovative thinking.
• Foster a culture of excellence coaching team members to deliver high-quality work and develop their capabilities as communicators.

Content Creation

• Produce oversee and distribute engaging strategically aligned content across various channels including the firms intranet town halls email communications video messages newsletters and other platforms.
• Develop multi-format contentarticles scripts videos briefings and presentations.

Measurement Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Establish metrics and analytics frameworks to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of communications initiatives channels and campaigns.
• Leverage data-driven insights to make informed improvements demonstrate measurable results and continuously refine strategies for maximum impact.

Who You Will Work With

You will report to the Chief Communications Officer.

Qualifications

Experience & Expertise

• 10 years of progressive experience developing strategy and producing high-quality communications content within a legal corporate academic military or other professional environment.
• Experience working with C-suite or equivalent senior leaders in complex global or matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated success managing communication strategies for large-scale organizational changes and strategic initiatives.
• Background in journalism writing PR marketing executive communications strategic content or corporate communications.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional strategic communications planning capabilities.
• Commitment to precision and sophistication in communications
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear narratives for a range of audiencesfrom executive leadership to broad employee populations across levels and geographies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience managing internal channel platforms (intranets digital workplace tools) across global audiences.
• People leadership experience including coaching collaboration across teams and the ability to lead effectively in a matrixed organization.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities with the ability to manage time effectively prioritize competing demands and handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word Excel PowerPoint) and modern collaboration tools.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Communications Business Marketing or a related field required.

Essential Job Expectations

All DLA Piper employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people upholding our firm values as part of our culture. Specific expectations include:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient timely and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines manage competing priorities and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands

This is primarily sedentary work requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift carry push pull or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods with occasional walking and standing and occasional travel both domestic and international.

Work Environment

The selected candidate will have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firms discretion.

Compensation & Benefits

The firms expected hiring range for this position is $193750 - $313893 depending on the candidates geographic location experience skills educational background and overall qualifications.

DLA Piper offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan and additional benefits.

Application Process

Interested candidates must apply directly online. Application materials sent via email will not be accepted.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position or participate in the selection process. For accommodation requests please contact .

Agency applications will not be considered.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Disclaimer

This job description provides a concise overview of the role and is not intended to describe all work elements that may be performed. It should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions. Job duties requirements and expectations may be modified at the firms discretion at any time. This job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

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